The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14)
€ 15,500
€ 17,700
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the Polo 1.6 TDI is 0.8 inches taller.
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
58.5
66.2
74.8
57.7
66.2
74.8
66.2 in
Width
66.2 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.7 in
97.2
156.3
97.2
156.3
156.3 in
Length
156.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
2551 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.59 %
General
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
6R
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CFW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Polo 1.6 TDI
74 hp
74 hp
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
144 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Polo 1.6 TDI
144 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Performance
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
106 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
▶ REPLAY
34.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.26 lb/hp
Polo 1.6 TDI
34.47 lb/hp
34.26 lb/hp
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Polo 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
69 mpg
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
46 mpg
city
57 mpg
65 mpg
highway
78 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
665 mi
Range
823 mi
Polo 1.6 TDI
665 mi
823 mi
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Environmental Impact
86.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
70 kWh
Polo 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
70 kWh
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Polo 1.6 TDI
Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
